Your Cat's First Season
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Unneutered female cats usually come into their first heat between 4 and 12 months of age. This is when they can get pregnant.
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The Heat Cycle in Cats Explained
American Association of Feline Practitioners on X: Cats need regular check-ups too! Here are 5 reasons not to postpone your cat's check-up. #Cat2VetDay / X
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How to Tell If Your Cat Is in Heat: 11 Steps (with Pictures)
Advanced Pet Care - Adult cats with developed personalities and mature immune systems can provide companionship as a pet after the initial introduction. Kittens however need a lot of looking after, and
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The Natural History of Domestic Cats
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Your Cat's First Season
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How Humans Created Cats - The Atlantic
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How House Cats Evolved
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How to Tell When a Cat is Ready to Give Birth
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Cat in heat signs, mating cycle, and how to avoid pregnancy - Tractive
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How Cats Used Humans to Conquer the World - The Atlantic
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Introducing new cats to your home The Humane Society of the United States